Buying guide
What else you need beside the machine and grinder: tampers, scales, milk pitchers, knock boxes, WDT and distribution tools, and cleaning supplies.
We do not bench-test, review or use this gear. This page lists accessory categories and what to check before you buy. We have no checked prices for accessories yet, so none are shown. We show no star ratings or review counts. Some links are affiliate links; see the disclosure.
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What each one does and what to check. Not ranked, not priced.
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What it does
Presses ground coffee evenly into the portafilter basket.
Match the tamper base to your portafilter size. Breville lists 54mm portafilters on the Bambino, Barista Express and Barista Pro, and many other machines use 58mm; check your machine page. Some machines include a tamper in the box.
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What it does
Weighs the dose of ground coffee and the shot in the cup.
Look for 0.1 g resolution, a built-in timer and a footprint small enough to fit on your drip tray.
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What it does
Holds milk while you steam it with the machine's wand.
Pick a size that suits your drinks. Some Breville machines list a 480ml stainless steel milk jug in the box, so check yours first.
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What it does
Somewhere to knock out used coffee pucks.
Check that the bar is padded and the box is wide enough for your portafilter.
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Category
What it does
Thin needles that break up clumps in the ground coffee before you tamp.
A simple, low-cost tool. Needle count and handle style vary; there is no single right design.
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Category
What it does
Levels the grounds in the basket before tamping.
Like tampers, these are sized to the basket. Buy the size that matches your portafilter.
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What it does
Backflush detergent, descaler, a group-head brush and a cloth.
Use the descaler and cleaning products your machine's maker recommends in its manual; some warranties mention this.
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Still choosing the machine? See best espresso machines, best espresso grinders, the Setup Builder and the espresso gift guide 2026.
Most home setups use a grinder (unless the machine has one built in), a tamper that fits the portafilter, a scale, a milk pitcher if you make milk drinks, a knock box and cleaning supplies. WDT and distribution tools are optional.
Our catalog holds checked maker prices only for espresso machines, grinders and roasters. We have no checked price for any accessory yet, so we list categories with a search link instead of guessing a price.
The size of your portafilter basket. Each machine page on Crema Karma shows the portafilter size where the maker lists it.
No. We do not bench-test, review or use gear. This page explains what each accessory is for; it does not rank products.
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